Why do kids have more energy than adults?
Brains On! Science podcast for kids
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Our bodies break down food into glocose and then a t p at a t p that powers our muscles. The thyroid helps to keep our energy levels steady so we're not too hyper and not too sluggish. Kids are great at switching between resting and playing and playing for a long time, but adults are often more coordinated. We get better at different things as we get older. It's easier for kids to have more energy to spend. And they probably evolve this way so they could spend a lot of energy learning all the skills they need to be adults one day.
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